ARTS/West is a part of the City of Athens' Arts, Parks and Recreation Department. Our mission is to make facilities, resources, and opportunities available to art organizations, individual artists, and community residents. We harness community focus for all individuals engaged in the creation, performance and exhibition of the arts, while promoting activities preserving the beauty, heritage, and the culture of our town. ARTS/West strives to provide premier facilities, instructors, programming, and technical equipment for the performing and visual arts in our community. http://artswest.blogspot.com/

Stuart’s Opera House is the cornerstone of the historic Public Square in Nelsonville. It is dedicated to its role as a regional leader in the arts community, a center for public expression, and an economic development partner for Southeastern Ohio.740-753-1924 P.O. Box 217 Nelsonville, OH 45764 http://www.stuartsoperahouse.org/

Village Productions provides a variety of services for people in the greater Amesville area. Village Productions offers classes, workshops, special events, concerts, and lectures. We open the facility for use by supporters and the local community. Classes are provided in movement, crafts, music, dance, yoga, and more. They are structured to have an experiential component, and are taught by local artists and professionals. They strive to connect children and adults to their personal awareness and hidden talents.Gary Goosman 740-448-7480 PO Box 32 Amesville, Ohio 45711 www.village-productions.org

Economic Development and Community

Appalachian Center for Economic Networks, Inc. (ACEnet) ACEnet’s mission is to build networks, support innovation, and facilitate collaboration with Appalachian Ohio’s businesses to create a strong, sustainable regional economy. We focus on four main strategies including: · Operation of two business incubators in Athens (30k sq/ft) and Nelsonville (100k sq/ft) including our nationally recognized Food Manufacturing Center located at the Athens property. · Expansion of business capacity through business counseling, training, ecommerce, and market access programs. · Business loan funds through our sister organization ACEnet Ventures. · Economic policy development at the local, regional, state and federal levels to support small business development. Our staff and volunteers utilize these key strategies to maximize asset development, economic opportunity, and sustainability of our beautiful region. We invite you to find out about our impact and how you can help us achieve Vision 2010 which will mark our 25th Anniversary. 740-592-3854 94 Columbus Road Athens, OH 45701 www.acenetworks.org

Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Ohio (COAD) COAD's mission is to provide a unified voice and representation for its member agencies and the constituents that they serve - primarily low-income families, children, and the elderly. Since 1971, COAD has worked to improve the quality of life for all residents of Appalachian Ohio. The Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD) is a private, non-profit community-based organization serving rural, mostly Appalachian, counties in eastern and southern Ohio. It is comprised of seventeen Community Action Agencies that serve a 30 county area. COAD has three major program divisions: Community Development, Early Care and Education and SeniorPrograms. COAD also offers scholarship assistanceand leadership development opportunities. 740-594-8499 P.O. Box 787 Athens, OH 45701 www.coadinc.org

Rural Action Rural Action’s mission is to foster social, economic, and environmental justice in Appalachian Ohio. Together, we envision a region of clean streams, healthy forests, thriving family farms, meaningful jobs for everyone, lively towns that remember local history and celebrate their stories, music, arts, and crafts, and people working together to make this vision a reality. Rural Action builds model sustainable development projects and encourages a broad civic conversation around Appalachian Ohio’s assets in order to create sustainable development paths for the region.740-767-4938www.ruralaction.org

SOPEC was established in 2014 by the local governments in Southeast Ohio to increase efficiency in local government by providing shared administrative, financial, and legal services required for public energy programs. SOPEC is a profit-neutral public service organization established as a Regional Council of Governments under Chapter 167 of the Ohio Revised Code. SOPEC provides its programs in a fair manner to all customers, in an equal manner to all communities, with full transparency and accountability for performance, and without the need for profit-margins.https://www.sopec-oh.gov/

Food and Housing

Athens County Food Pantry The Athens County Food Pantry has been serving Athens County for more than 30 years. In 1981, ministers and members from several churches in Athens County conceived a plan to coordinate a food program for the people of Athens County who needed assistance in order to feed their families. The Pantry began to offer a three-day supply of food along with vouchers to purchase perishables. Lynn Graham-Mowery 740-590-7051 9 N. College Street Athens, OH 45701 http://www.athenscountyfoodpantry.org/acfoodpantry@gmail.com

Athens County Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio is an independently chartered affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), the largest nonprofit home builder worldwide. Locally, Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio is on a mission to transform the lives of individuals in Southeast Ohio by working with families in need and advocating for affordable housing.740-592-0032 525 W. Union Street Athens, OH 45701 www.athenshabitat.org

Community Food Initiatives Community Food Initiatives (CFI) believes that everyone deserves equal access to fresh healthy food — food that is grown locally in the region. We are a membership-based grassroots organization working in Appalachian Ohio. Our initiatives assist individuals and families to grow food, develop cooking skills, and reduce their health risks by eating whole foods. Our work is supported by regional farmers and food producers, partnering non-profits, local government and foundations. Mary Nally 740-448-7318 94 Columbus Road Athens, OH 45701www.communityfoodinitiatives.comcfi@frognet.net

Good Works, Inc. The vision of Good Works is to create a COMMUNITY OF HOPE with and for people who are struggling with poverty and homelessness in rural Appalachia. As a Christian community, we are seeking to grow in our love for God and for our neighbor. We offer contexts through which people in need can experience biblical hospitality, access practical assistance, and share their gifts with others. In doing so, we facilitate ways for people from all walks of life to build relationships of love and service with their neighbors.Keith Wasserman 740-594-3339 P.O. Box 4 Athens, OH 45701www.goodworks.netgoodworks@good-works.net

My Sister’s Place My Sister’s Place (MSP) recognizes that the domestic violence movement was initiated by women who were abused and remains grounded in this history. Women and children remain vulnerable to violence because of their unequal social, economic, and political status in society.Kate McGuckin 740-593-7135 P.O. Box 1158 Athens, OH 45701 msplace@verizon.net

Athens CASA/GAL Programs Athens CASA has been serving local children since 1993. Athens CASA is governed by Athens County Juvenile Court but leans on the support of an auxillary non-profit organization of the same name. Currently, Athens CASA is utilizing 28 volunteers to advocate for more than 100 children. Judge Robert W. Stewart works closely with the program to appoint appropriate CASAs to each case in need. A Court Appointed Special Advocate is an important part of every local juvenile court case where children have been abused or neglected. National research shows that children represented by a CASA are more likley to do better in school, have fewer placement moves, spend an average of 7.5 months less time in foster care and are less likely to re-enter the foster care system.Rebecca Miller 740-592-3255 1 S. Court Street Athens, OH 45701 www.athenscasa.orgbecca@athenscasa.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Athens County The Mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Athens is to make a positive difference in the lives of area youth through professionally supported relationships with mentors and volunteers. Our Vision is a mentoring relationship for every child who needs and wants one.740-797-0037 P.O. Box 1199 Athens, OH 45701 www.bbbsathens.orgathensbbbsed@yahoo.comThe Birth Circle 740-592-4408 P.O. Box 665 Athens, OH 45701 www.athensbirthcircle.com

Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Ohio (COAD) COAD's mission is to provide a unified voice and representation for its member agencies and the constituents that they serve - primarily low-income families, children, and the elderly. Since 1971, COAD has worked to improve the quality of life for all residents of Appalachian Ohio. The Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD) is a private, non-profit community-based organization serving rural, mostly Appalachian, counties in eastern and southern Ohio. It is comprised of seventeen Community Action Agencies that serve a 30 county area. COAD has three major program divisions: Community Development, Early Care and Education and SeniorPrograms. COAD also offers scholarship assistanceand leadership development opportunities. 740-594-8499 P.O. Box 787 Athens, OH 45701 www.coadinc.org

United Seniors of Athens County Inc. United Seniors of Athens County, Inc. (USAC) is a private, not-for-profit, focal point, multi-purpose service provider for senior citizens sixty years old and older living in Athens County, Ohio. United Seniors was incorporated on September 24, 1980. Administrative offices and program areas are in the Athens Community Center at 701 East State Street, Athens, Ohio. Services offered by USAC include Transportation, Adult Day Services, Supportive Services, Socialization, Information & Referral, Health Assessment and Outreach. 740-594-3535 701 East State Street Athens, OH 45761 www.seorf.ohiou.edu/usacusac@frognet.netPeace and Justice and Environment

Appalachian Peace & Justice Network (APJN) The Appalachian Peace and Justice Network (APJN) is a non-profit organization that empowers and challenges groups and individuals to work for peace and social justice. APJN was established in 1984 during a nuclear freeze campaign by a visionary director of the United Campus Ministry at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Since then, the organization has grown from a volunteer organization to employing one staff person and serving a larger area. APJN educates, trains, and builds coalitions among local and regional groups and institutions. Although APJN began as a peace and justice networking organization, over the years, it has tried to address the root causes of violence and militarism. APJN’s work for peace thus begins with providing education to respect diversity, increasing people’s knowledge and skills to solve problems, and fostering an independent, creative and critical thinking environment. The central ethos, however, remains the same, securing peace and social justice for all.Mara Giglio 740-592-2608 18 N. College Street Athens, OH 45701 www.apjn.orgapjnnn@gmail.com

Athens Area Mediation ServicesWe help people in conflict, many, many kinds of conflict in a wide variety of situations. Some are long term, deeply seated conflicts; some do not seem as serious. Some involve the court and legal system; some do not. Some with people who are ready and willing to work things out; some with people who are angry and discouraged. 740-594-6169 8 N. Court Street, Suite 408 Athens OH 45701 www.athensmediation.comaams@frognet.net

Good Works, Inc. The vision of Good Works is to create a COMMUNITY OF HOPE with and for people who are struggling with poverty and homelessness in rural Appalachia. As a Christian community, we are seeking to grow in our love for God and for our neighbor. We offer contexts through which people in need can experience biblical hospitality, access practical assistance, and share their gifts with others. In doing so, we facilitate ways for people from all walks of life to build relationships of love and service with their neighbors.Keith Wasserman 740-594-3339 P.O. Box 4 Athens, OH 45701 www.goodworks.netgoodworks@good-works.net

HAVAR, Inc. Our mission is to connect people – with and without disabilities in supportive and inclusive communities.” Havar is a private non-profit corporation operating in both Athens and Washington Counties in Ohio. Since its incorporation in 1972, Havar has provided community based supports to citizens with developmental disabilities. 740-594-3533 P.O. Box 460 Athens, OH 45701 www.havar.orgdebbies@havar.org

Passion Works Studio (Atco Inc.) Passion Works Studio will strive to inspire and liberate the human spirit, enhance quality of life, and strengthen communities through the arts. Our mission is to provide a creative and inclusive atmosphere in which artists with and without disabilities thrive. We will accomplish this by focusing on the ability of artists to change perceptions, raise awareness, and beautify our communities through outstanding works of art.Wayne Savage 740-592-3673 20 East State Street Athens, OH 45701 www.passionworks.orgwayne@passionworks.org

UCM: Center for Spiritual Growth and Social Justice UCM's mission is to engage the Ohio University and Athens communities in spiritual growth, community service and work for justice, guided by socially progressive and interfaith values. We're a non-profit organization that was born out of the Ecumenical movement and progressive social action. Our ministry offers a variety of programming, events and opportunities for spiritual growth, community service and social justice. Our programs are free and open to everyone, regardless of who you are, what you believe (or don't), or where you come from. Radical hospitality...we mean it! Melissa Wales 740-593-7301 18 N. College Street Athens, OH 45701 www.ucmathens.orgucmathens@frognet.net